BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
7,898 km
4,907 miles
DWA
Dwangwa
Malawi
Distance
7,898 km
4,907 mi / 4,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK DWA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Dwangwa Airport
IATA Code BKK DWA
ICAO Code VTBS FWDW
City Bangkok Dwangwa
Country Thailand Malawi
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 5 ft 1,605 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -12.520000, 34.130000

Bangkok (BKK) to Dwangwa (DWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Dwangwa Airport (DWA) in Dwangwa, Malawi is 7,898 kilometers (4,907 miles / 4,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Malawi. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:07 in Bangkok, it's 21:07 in Dwangwa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,600 feet between the two airports. Dwangwa Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Dwangwa (DWA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Dwangwa Airport (DWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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